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MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #5
12 months ago
GTJ sat out Wednesday, and he’ll miss a second straight contest on Saturday. AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr. should handle increased playing time in Trent Jr.'s absence.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_06PM.pdf
MIL • Guard • #0
12 months ago
Lillard has appeared in six straight games, and Giannis hasn’t missed a game since returning from the All-Star break. The superstar duo will presumably handle their typical workloads in Saturday’s tilt with Orlando.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_06PM.pdf
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Exum and Martin are both on the mend after playing against Memphis. Spencer Dinwiddie will likely slot into a starting spot in the aftermath.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
12 months ago
Washington will miss his fourth straight game while Jones will miss his third. Fantasy managers should expect a heavy dose of Kessler Edwards.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
The Bucks are rolling but Antetokounmpo is in danger of missing his first game of the month. Kyle Kuzma will likely slide down to power forward to fill in for the star while another wing takes his spot at small forward if Antetokounmpo is ruled out.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
12 months ago
Williams hadn’t played at least 30 minutes in a game all season until the last two games when he played 34 minutes both times. The 25-year-old point guard has stepped up with the Mavericks dealing with a litany of injuries. Williams has had at least six assists in both games so it seems like he could consistently provide assists if the playing time continues. The 31 points are more difficult to buy into given he hadn’t even scored 20 points in a game entering play Friday.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Marshall has now played at least 30 minutes in five straight games. The 27-year-old small forward is really coming on in the last two games as he’s had at least 20 points and at least 10 rebounds in both games. As long as PJ Washington is one of the many Mavericks sidelined, Marshall is certainly worth rostering.
MIL • Point Guard • #13
12 months ago
Rollins is back with the team after missing Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks for personal reasons. His addition to the lineup gives the Bucks another option on the wings, but the third-year guard is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Exum returns after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks, but he won’t replace Christie in the starting lineup. Spencer Dinwiddie, who struggled against Milwaukee, heads to the bench instead. Due to frontcourt injuries, the Mavericks will employ a center-less lineup with Edwards at the five.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
12 months ago
The continued absences of Connaughton and Nance will not impact fantasy basketball. The former is on the back end if the Bucks’ rotation when healthy, while the latter is not.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #5
12 months ago
Trent did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks and appears likely to miss a second straight game. Fellow reserves AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr. absorbed most of the minutes that would have gone to Trent, which should remain the case on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Antetokounmpo and Lillard are again on the initial injury report, but both are considered probable for Saturday’s game. Look for them to play and assume their usual responsibilities as Milwaukee’s top two offensive options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Exum is available after initially being considered questionable. His return may push Max Christie to the bench, but both players will see plenty of action. The Mavericks are down multiple rotation players due to injury.
Source: Christian Clark
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Martin is available for his Mavericks debut against the Grizzlies Friday. He’s only set to play about 15 minutes, according to head coach Jason Kidd. The 29-year-old small forward should fit in just fine with Dallas given the amount of injuries the Mavericks are currently dealing with.
Source: Abby Jones
DAL • Power Forward • #8
12 months ago
Prosper was already ruled out for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies with a wrist injury. The 22-year-old power forward is just another in what’s becoming a long line of Mavericks front court injuries. Dwight Powell, Kessler Edwards and Naji Marshall should all continue to play big minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Due to a hip injury suffered while with the 76ers, Martin, acquired at the February trade deadline, has yet to make his Mavericks debut. Given the time missed, fantasy managers should not expect to see Martin play too many minutes. However, with the Mavericks being severely shorthanded, there will likely be opportunities for him to achieve fantasy relevance before the end of the season.
Source: Marc Stein
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
12 months ago
That will have Gafford being evaluated around March 21, which will have him miss at least eight more games. Dallas reported that Gafford has progressed well, but his return to the court may be dependent on the team’s success. They currently hold a 2.5 game lead over Phoenix in the standings for the 10th spot in the West. Dwight Powell should continue to start at center until Gafford returns, though Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II have been progressing as well and will be evaluated weekly.
Source: Brad Townsend
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #3
12 months ago
Dallas put out a press release saying that AD is “improving daily” and has been “cleared for more dynamic on-court movements.” The release also said that Lively is “progressing in his rehabilitation.” Lively has progressed to “individual on-court work.” Basically, both bigs are progressing well, and the Mavs will check in on them every week, which is what we were already expecting. Their return will likely be dependent on the team’s success. They currently sit 2.5 games ahead of Phoenix in the standings, but they may struggle to maintain their spot in the standings with all the injuries they are dealing with. Managers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting on AD or Lively to return this season, but Dallas will provide an update if something changes.
Source: Brad Townsend
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
12 months ago
The curse of Nico Harrison continues to rear its ugly head, as Dallas will somehow be even more undermanned on Friday. The frontcourt rotation is down to Dwight Powell, Kessler Edwards and Naji Marshall, who should all see big minutes in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Dallas can’t catch a break, as the injuries continue to pile up. If Exum is sidelined in this one, Max Christie and Spencer Dinwiddie should see a bump in playing time. Martin has yet to play for Dallas, so his availability shouldn’t be a concern for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Martin hasn’t played since early January, but there is a chance that he makes his debut for Dallas against Memphis. It’s unclear what his role will look like in his first game on his new team, the amount of injuries the Mavericks are dealing with say that Martin should eventually play a significant role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
12 months ago
This will be a third-straight absence for Washington, which should lead to another start for Naji Marshall, who contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two there-pointers in 32 minutes against Milwaukee on Wednesday. Marshall is worth rostering as long as Washington is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
12 months ago
After attempting just four shots in Monday’s loss to the Kings, fantasy managers may not have felt good about Thompson, especially with Kyrie Irving (knee) done for the season. He got up 28 shots in Wednesday’s defeat, and the 28 points are the most Klay has scored in a game since December 15. Can Thompson create enough for himself to increase his fantasy value? We’re about to find out. The field goal percentage on Wednesday wasn’t great, but Klay getting up that many shots was encouraging to see.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Starting for the injured PJ Washington (ankle), Marshall was one of Dallas’ few bright spots on Wednesday. Over the last two games, he’s accounted for 40 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two three-pointers. While ranked outside the top 100 since the All-Star break, Marshall (26 percent rostered, Yahoo!) is worth picking up, even after Washington returns. Kyrie Irving (knee) is out for the season, and there have been rumblings that Anthony Davis (groin) could be shut down.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
12 months ago
Starting for the injured Dante Exum (foot), Christie struggled with his shot on Wednesday. However, his time as a Maverick has been productive. Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the third-year guard has been a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats since making his Mavs debut on February 4. Even if Exum is inserted back into the starting lineup upon returning from his foot injury, Christie is worth holding onto, as the Mavericks need his offense.
DAL • G • #26
12 months ago
Dinwiddie started Wednesday’s game for the injured Kyrie Irving, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Monday. While he didn’t provide much value as a scorer, category league managers should be able to benefit from the assists and steals. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Dinwiddie is ranked outside the top 300 in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, the situation makes him a player worth rolling the dice on in standard leagues.
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
12 months ago
Green’s shot was falling on Wednesday, and his six three-pointers were one shy of his season and career highs. Since the All-Star break, the Bucks guard has averaged 9.1 points and 2.8 three-pointers per game. Green will undoubtedly get his opportunities to produce, especially with Andre Jackson Jr. no longer in the rotation. However, he’s unlikely to significantly impact fantasy basketball when the Bucks are whole (or close to it).
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
12 months ago
A double-digit scorer in seven of his ten games with the team, Porter appears to be a good fit with the Bucks. Wednesday’s triple-double was his third as a pro and first since the 2022-23 season. However, Porter has been more important to the Bucks, who remain without the suspended Bobby Portis, than fantasy managers. Since the break, he’s ranked well outside the top 100 in eight-cat formats, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
MIL • Guard • #0
12 months ago
As was the case for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the undermanned Mavericks had no answer for Lillard. Wedneday’s game was his first of 30 points or more since February 10, but the lack of explosive scoring nights has not harmed Lillard’s fantasy value. Since the break, he has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, ranking within the top 20 of both. Lillard will look to build on Wednesday’s performance when the Bucks host Orlando (Saturday) and Cleveland (Sunday) to close out Week 18.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Antetokounmpo punished the shorthanded Mavericks on Wednesday, needing only 25 minutes to record his 26th double-double with at least 30 points this season. And he made some history, becoming the 52nd player in ABA/NBA history to score at least 20,000 points in a career. Since the All-Star break, Giannis has provided top-30 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, and he’s been much-improved from the foul line (71.6 percent). Milwaukee ends Week 18 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Magic and Cavaliers.
DAL • G • #26
12 months ago
Wednesday’s game is the Mavericks’ first since losing Kyrie Irving to a torn ACL. As expected, Dinwiddie will fill the void in the starting lineup and should be rostered for the rest of the season. The other changes are Christie and Marshall, who replace Dante Exum (foot) and Kessler Edwards. Due to the Mavericks’ many injuries, Christie and Marshall should be rostered moving forward.
Source: Mike Curtis
MIL • Point Guard • #13
12 months ago
Rollins will miss Wednesday’s game for personal reasons, and a return timeline is unknown. His absence frees up additional minutes for Kevin Porter Jr. and AJ Green, who are already in the Bucks’ rotation.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
No surprise here as Martin was initially listed as doubtful with a hip injury. The 29-year-old small forward has still yet to play for Dallas since he was acquired prior to the trade deadline. Martin’s absence leaves the Mavericks with just eight available players Wednesday.
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
12 months ago
Jones went off for 21 points and eight rebounds against the Kings on Monday, but found himself on the injury report as questionable with a quad injury Wednesday. He has since been ruled out, leaving Dwight Powell to perhaps play big minutes against the Bucks.
MIL • Guard • #0
12 months ago
Lillard and Kuzma were initially probable for Wednesday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. They will occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, and the Bucks will open with their usual quintet. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince and Brook Lopez are the other starters.
Source: Mike Curtis
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
No surprise here as Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable with a calf injury. The 30-year-old power forward is coming off a triple-double in his last game against the Hawks on Tuesday. Fantasy managers can insert the Greek Freak into lineups as usual Wednesday.
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
12 months ago
Jones exploded for 21 points in 34 minutes off the bench in his first game as a Maverick. It’s unclear if he’ll yield the same results on Wednesday, but a blowout could help his chances.
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #5
12 months ago
Trent has been healthy as of late while Connaughton hasn’t played in eight of the Bucks’ previous 10 games. AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. could find some extra minutes off the bench on Wednesday.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
12 months ago
Kuzma has been the same player with the Bucks that he was with the Wizards earlier this season. His rebounding is up with Bobby Portis suspended. He should continue starting for Milwaukee.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Antetokounmpo and Lillard appear set to take on their usual roles as the Bucks look to extend their winning streak to four games.
MIL • Center • #11
12 months ago
Lopez isn’t known as a strong rebounder, but he was able to make an impact on the glass against Atlanta. He set a new season-high for rebounds and recorded his second double-double of the season on Tuesday. Most of his value in recent years has come from three-pointers and blocks, and while he was able to provide one of each, it wasn’t his typical dose that managers have relied on. Lopez should continue to make his money in those two categories, and he shouldn’t continue to provide as many rebounds as he did on Tuesday.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
For the sixth time this season and 51st time in his career, Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double. He wasn’t able to replicate his success at the free throw line against Dallas on Saturday, but the extra rebounds and assists helped make up for it. This was Antetokounmpo’s fifth-straight game with at least 20 points, which lines up with his minutes restriction being bumped up to 32 minutes. Milwaukee has three more games this week, and managers should expect Antetokounmpo to continue to dominate, starting with a matchup with Dallas on Wednesday.
MIL • Guard • #0
12 months ago
Lillard had a strong scoring night on Tuesday, though he did most of his work early on. Lillard scored 12 points and hit two triples in the first quarter, but he was only able to add 11 more points without any three-pointers over the final three frames. This looked like it was going to be a big night for Dame early on, but that didn’t end up being the case. Still, he did enough to help Milwaukee win for the seventh time in their last eight games. They play the second night of this back-to-back on Wednesday, and Dame did sit out the second leg of their previous back-to-back. Keep an eye on the injury report.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
12 months ago
Kuzma is good to go after being listed as doubtful on the Bucks’ initial injury report. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, and Kuzma’s presence limits the fantasy value of reserve Gary Trent Jr.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Giannis was initially listed as probable, so his availability was expected. He’ll occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup and look to help Milwaukee win a third-straight game.
Source: Eric Nehm
DAL • Small Forward • #16
12 months ago
Acquired from the 76ers just before the February trade deadline, Martin has yet to make his Mavericks debut. Dallas can certainly use him, given the roster’s current state. While Martin appears unlikely to play, he should be part of the rotation once cleared and can provide late-round value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Exum and Hardy played in Monday’s loss to the Kings, with the former in the starting lineup. With Kyrie Irving (knee) out for the season, the Mavericks could not afford to lose Exum and Hardy. Their absences mean more playing time for Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie, who should move into the starting lineup. Both players are worth adding in deep leagues due to the Mavericks’ lack of healthy options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
12 months ago
Washington will miss a second straight game after aggravating the right ankle sprain that sidelined him for Dallas’ final three games before the All-Star break. The Mavericks started Monday’s loss to the Kings with Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell at the power forward and center positions, but they provided little value. Kai Jones accounted for 21 points and eight rebounds in his Mavericks debut; he should once again play rotation minutes with Washington unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
12 months ago
Kuzma was initially listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s game with an ankle injury, but has since been upgraded to questionable. While there’s still a real chance he’s out Tuesday, the 29-year-old power forward is at least trending in the right direction. AJ Green, Taurean Prince and Gary Trent Jr. would pick up the vacated minutes if Kuzma is out against the Hawks.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #1
12 months ago
Hardy sustained an ankle injury during Monday night’s game against the Kings. The 22-year-old point guard was set to see additional minutes in the absence of Kyrie Irving, but he’ll find himself joining Irving on the sideline for now. Haynes’ report that Hardy will miss “a period of time” clouds Hardy’s timeline to return, though it sounds like he’s more week-to-week than day-to-day.
Source: Chris Haynes
DAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #11
12 months ago
Irving injured his knee in the first quarter of Monday night’s game against the Kings. The 32-year-old point guard was helped to the locker room as he was unable to put any weight on his left leg. The torn ACL for Irving is just another in a long line of injuries for the Mavericks this season as Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively III and Daniel Gafford are also sidelined. It’s possible depending on the severity of the tear that Irving will not be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. With Irving out, Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie should be added in most leagues and Jaden Hardy will see additional minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
DAL • Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Marshall has averaged 10/6/4 over the last two weeks. Those numbers won’t turn many heads, but he could be in line to see his role and production spike with injuries mounting in Dallas. Marshall is worth a look for fantasy’s silly season.
DAL • Center-Forward • #23
12 months ago
Jones made his Mavs debut Monday and immediately made an impact. He led the team in scoring, rebounding, blocks and minutes on a night where Dallas’ starting five combined to score 23 points. With Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy added to the ever-growing injury list alongside nearly every big man in the rotation, Jones could see big minutes moving forward. He’s worth a look in deeper leagues.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
12 months ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable, so the Bucks’ starting frontcourt will be available, but the rotation will be a bit thin behind Giannis and Brook Lopez. With Kuz unlikely to play, AJ Green, Taurean Prince and Gary Trent Jr. should see more run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
12 months ago
Connaughton will miss a fifth straight game with a strained left calf. His availability has not significantly impacted fantasy basketball, as Connaughton has been behind Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr. and AJ Green in the pecking order. As for Nance, he’s dealing with a sprained right ankle and has not been in the rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Antetokounmpo is again on the injury report with the left calf injury that sidelined him for six games in early February. However, he’s considered probable to play Tuesday night, so fantasy managers should plan for Giannis to be on the court. Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is doubtful to play, so the Bucks will likely have one less credible scorer in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Point Guard • #13
12 months ago
A little over one year since he agreed to a two-way contract with the Bucks, Rollins has been rewarded with a standard contract. The 2022 second-round pick has appeared in 39 games (eight starts) this season, averaging 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.5 minutes. This move won’t impact fantasy basketball, but it does ensure that Rollins will be eligible for the postseason. The Bucks signed point guard Jamaree Bouyea to a two-way contract in a corresponding move.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #5
12 months ago
Trent hasn’t been consistently productive since the Bucks lost Bobby Portis to a 25-game suspension, but he does have added importance. Saturday night, he recorded his first 20-point game since February 12 (21 vs. Minnesota), the Bucks’ final game before the All-Star break. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Trent hasn’t been a top 200 player in eight- or nine-cat formats. However, with the Bucks playing two back-to-backs during Week 18, he may be worth the streaming risk in extremely deep leagues.
MIL • Guard • #0
12 months ago
Lillard has only been a fourth-round player in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, and field goal percentage has been a factor. He’s shooting just 40.3 percent from the field, four-plus points lower than his mark for the season (44.7). Lillard has been hit-or-miss since the break, alternating solid (or better) shooting nights with clunkers against the Clippers (February 20) and Rockets (February 25). However, the upcoming schedule may be more concerning for fantasy managers, as Milwaukee’s Week 18 consists of two back-to-backs.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
12 months ago
Antetokounmpo was again limited to 32 minutes, but that was all he needed to have a devastating effect on both ends of the floor. The Bucks’ superstar forward recorded excellent percentages and finished one rebound and one assist from a triple-double. Since the All-Star break, Giannis has provided top-30 value in eight-cat formats, two rounds better than his production for the season. Of course, it helps when a 58.9 percent foul shooter makes 69.4 percent of his attempts, as Antetokounmpo has since the break.